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Ireland

Western Europe · Non-Schengen EU

Updated 10 days ago
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Avg. processing
20 days
Consular fee (from)
€60
Booking model
Online booking

Do US citizens need a visa? No — up to 90 days

Ireland is not part of the Schengen area but allows US citizens visa-free entry for up to 90 days for tourism/business. Longer stays, study or work require an Irish visa/residence permission, applied for separately from Schengen since Ireland maintains its own visa system.

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Fees & exemptions

  • Single-entry visa
    €60
  • Multi-entry visa
    €100

US citizens are visa-exempt for tourism up to 90 days; this applies to non-US-citizen residents needing an Irish visa.

Where to apply

Online via AVATS; Irish Embassy in Washington, DC or Consulate General jurisdictions

Appointment system

Application submitted online via AVATS; supporting documents submitted by mail/courier.

Required documents

  • Completed online visa application form (AVATS) printed and signed
  • Valid passport (with at least one blank page, valid for intended stay)
  • Two recent passport photos
  • Proof of purpose of visit
  • Proof of accommodation in Ireland
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Evidence of ties to home country/US (for return)
  • Applicable visa fee payment receipt
  • Travel itinerary/hotel booking

Editor tips

Allow eight weeks or more. Check the UK Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme first: some nationalities holding a valid UK visa can travel to Ireland without applying separately.

Country-specific quirks

Ireland is not in Schengen, so a Schengen visa does not admit you. British and Irish citizens travel freely under the Common Travel Area, so this route is for third-country nationals living in the UK.

Who can apply where

Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Ireland are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.

  • If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
  • Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
  • Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
  • Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Ireland mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.

Where to submit if you apply from the US

Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United States hand in Ireland visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Ireland mission covering your country of residence.

  • Washington, DC
    Embassy of Ireland, USA

    2233 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20007

    Covers DC, MD, VA, WV, Puerto Rico, and Caribbean islands

    Covers
    DCMDVAWVPR
    Official page
  • New York
    Consulate General of Ireland, New York

    200 Park Avenue, Floor 17, New York, NY 10166

    Covers CT, DE, NJ, NY, OH, PA

    Covers
    CTDENJNYOHPA
    Official page
  • Boston
    Consulate General of Ireland, Boston

    535 Boylston Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02116

    Covers New England states

    Covers
    MAMENHVTRICT
    Official page
  • Chicago
    Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago

    400 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 911, Chicago, IL 60611

    Covers Midwest states

    Covers
    ILINIAKSMIMNMONENDSDWI
    Official page
  • Austin
    Consulate General of Ireland, Austin

    301 Congress Avenue, Suite 990, Austin, TX 78701

    Covers south-central states

    Covers
    TXOKARLANM
    Official page
  • Atlanta
    Consulate General of Ireland, Atlanta

    1180 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

    Covers southeastern states

    Covers
    GAALFLKYMSNCSCTN
    Official page
  • San Francisco
    Consulate General of Ireland, San Francisco

    100 Pine Street, Suite 3350, San Francisco, CA 94111

    Covers western states

    Covers
    CAAKAZCOHIIDMTNVNMORUTWAWYGU
    Official page
  • Los Angeles
    Consulate General of Ireland, Los Angeles

    11766 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90025

    Covers Southern California

    Covers
    CA
    Official page
Official resources
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Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.

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